£500+ Cheap flights to Sydney

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SYD
23 Jul — 30 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Sydney in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Sydney. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 23 June 2026.

Thu 9/711:35
LGW
-
SYD
3 stops59h 25m
China Eastern
Sat 25/720:30
SYD
-
LGW
1 stop43h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 22/6£885
Wed 9/1217:40
LHR
-
SYD
1 stop34h 50m
Air China
Fri 22/120:40
SYD
-
LHR
1 stop30h 15m
Air China
Deal found 22/6£885
Tue 20/1011:35
LGW
-
SYD
1 stop36h 25m
China Eastern
Sun 8/1112:00
SYD
-
LGW
1 stop29h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 18/6£886
Wed 9/919:30
LHR
-
SYD
2 stops29h 50m
Austrian Airlines
Tue 6/1015:35
SYD
-
LHR
2 stops26h 45m
Austrian Airlines
Deal found 19/6£886
Thu 9/711:35
LGW
-
SYD
3 stops35h 25m
China Eastern
Sun 26/720:30
SYD
-
LGW
1 stop43h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 22/6£886
Sat 19/921:20
LHR
-
SYD
1 stop30h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 29/921:00
SYD
-
LHR
1 stop31h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/6£886
Sat 29/822:00
LGW
-
SYD
1 stop26h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 16/922:15
SYD
-
LGW
2 stops41h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/6£887
Wed 1/721:20
LHR
-
SYD
1 stop30h 15m
China Eastern
Fri 17/711:00
SYD
-
LHR
1 stop40h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 22/6£887
Thu 15/1011:35
LGW
-
SYD
2 stops35h 25m
China Eastern
Thu 29/1021:30
SYD
-
LGW
1 stop27h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 21/6£888
Thu 27/821:35
LHR
-
SYD
1 stop27h 25m
Malaysia Airlines
Thu 10/909:15
SYD
-
LHR
1 stop40h 20m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 21/6£888
Fri 26/611:00
LGW
-
SYD
1 stop36h 25m
China Southern
Fri 3/710:05
SYD
-
LGW
1 stop38h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 20/6£889
Wed 24/621:20
LHR
-
SYD
1 stop30h 15m
China Eastern
Sun 12/710:05
SYD
-
LHR
2 stops41h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 18/6£889

Find flight deals to Sydney

Find the latest flights to Sydney in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 23 June 2026.

Return from

£885

One-way from

£500

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£908

Good round-trip deal

£1,127 or less

Good one-way deal

£838 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 9/7-25/7
  • 4 total stops
  • 102h 35m total
  • London to Sydney
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 30/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 40h 05m total
  • London to Sydney
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£70 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£36 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in June 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from London to Sydney Kingsford Smith.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonSydney

LGW - SYD

LGWSYD

London Gatwick

Sun 8/11

17:00-13:35

1 stop33h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 29/11

12:00-06:30

1 stop29h 30m

£910

LondonSydney

LHR - SYD

LHRSYD

London Heathrow

Sun 5/7

21:20-08:00

3 stops49h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 20/7

20:30-18:40

1 stop31h 10m

£914

LondonSydney

LGW - SYD

LGWSYD

London Gatwick

Sun 12/7

11:35-08:05

2 stops35h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 27/7

10:00-06:40

3 stops53h 40m

£973

LondonSydney

LTN - SYD

LTNSYD

London Luton

Wed 26/8

15:55-06:10

2 stops29h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 2/9

15:40-12:35

2 stops29h 55m

£1,004

LondonSydney

LHR - SYD

LHRSYD

London Heathrow

Wed 21/10

21:35-11:00

1 stop27h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 24/11

12:10-05:35

1 stop28h 25m

£1,050

LondonSydney

STN - SYD

STNSYD

London Stansted

Tue 8/9

21:05-06:05

1 stop24h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 27/9

20:10-12:55

1 stop25h 45m

£1,052
Fastest return journey

LondonSydney

STN - SYD

STNSYD

London Stansted

Thu 5/11

14:05-22:30

1 stop21h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/11

06:00-17:55

1 stop22h 55m

£1,052

LondonSydney

STN - SYD

STNSYD

London Stansted

Wed 4/11

14:05-22:30

1 stop21h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 24/11

06:00-17:55

1 stop22h 55m

£1,052

LondonSydney

STN - SYD

STNSYD

London Stansted

Sun 1/11

20:15-07:00

1 stop23h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/11

06:00-17:55

1 stop22h 55m

£1,052

LondonSydney

STN - SYD

STNSYD

London Stansted

Mon 2/11

14:05-22:30

1 stop21h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 23/11

06:00-17:55

1 stop22h 55m

£1,053

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Sydney

How long is the flight to Sydney?

On average, a flight from London to Sydney takes 24 hours 56 minutes. Flights to Sydney from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Sydney

The most flights from London to Sydney are scheduled on a Friday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sydney?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Sydney are Hainan Airlines, China Southern and Air China.

Rainfall in Sydney by month

Plan your trip to Sydney by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Sydney when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Sydney by month

Plan your trip to Sydney by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Sydney?

Booking 81 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Sydney. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Sydney. Reviews last updated 23 June 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,Cathay Pacific, andChina Southern to Australia have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

FAQs about flying to Sydney

Sydney airport overview

Sydney Airport, also referred to as Kingsford-Smith Airport, is situated in the suburb of Mascot, near Botany Bay, approximately 9km (6 miles) from Sydney, Australia’s largest city and main commercial and tourist hub. It is one of the oldest continuously running airports in the world and, having handled just over 35.9 million passengers in 2010, it is Australia’s busiest aerial hub.

Comprising three passenger terminals, namely International Terminal T1 and Domestic Terminals T2 and T3, Sydney Airport is home to a vast array of world-class shopping and dining venues, as well as a host of facilities and amenities for both tourists and business travellers. Check-in, baggage claims, immigrations, customs and security are generally smooth and painless; however, like most international airports, standard airport processes can slow down during peak times.

In essence, Sydney Airport is clean, efficient and well maintained. Better yet, transport to and from the airport is abundant and therefore makes this airport an ideal gateway for those travelling to Sydney and surrounds.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Sydney?

    Booking a flight to Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is your only option if you intend on flying to Sydney. It is only a 4.6 mi journey from Kingsford Smith to Sydney’s city center. On average, Sydney Kingsford Smith has 3 flights from London per day from 29 airlines.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Sydney if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Sydney on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Sydney?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Hainan Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Sydney.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Sydney?

    Sydney Kingsford Smith is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Sydney. One-way flights to Sydney Kingsford Smith typically cost £31, while return flights cost around £105.

  • How much is a return flight to Sydney?

    A return flight to Sydney will typically cost around £137, however they can be found for as little as £105.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Sydney depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Sydney, Birmingham offers the quickest one-way flight (21 hours 50 minutes).

  • Does Sydney Kingsford Smith have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Sydney Kingsford Smith can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Sydney Kingsford Smith?

    Yes. Sydney Kingsford Smith has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel is the closest property to Sydney Kingsford Smith (0.0 mi away from Sydney Kingsford Smith).

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